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It is with deep sadness that Health Equity Matters and the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) note the passing of Bill Whittaker, a visionary leader and tireless advocate in Australia’s community-led response to HIV. Bill Whittaker’s journey with HIV began in the earliest days of the epidemic, before effective treatments were … Continued
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SHINE SA supports the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) proposal to include three essential topics—gender, innate variations of sex characteristics, and sexual orientation—in the 2026 Census. We encourage the Commonwealth Government to prioritise the health and wellbeing of all Australians by embracing this important step towards comprehensive and inclusive data collection. The ABS’s 2020 Standard … Continued
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The Federal Court of Australia has today handed down its landmark judgement on a case brought by a transgender woman, Roxanne Giggle, against social media platform Giggle for Girls after she was excluded from the women-only app. In the case before the Federal Court, Ms Tickle alleged unlawful discrimination on the basis of gender … Continued
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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, … Continued
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Queensland has made significant progress in treating and preventing viral hepatitis, with 63% of those living with hepatitis C receiving antiviral treatment since 2016, but more must be done to eliminate hepatitis B and C. Viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C) is the most prevalent blood-borne illness in Australia and is the second leading cause … Continued
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Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most prevalent blood-borne illnesses in Australia. Viral hepatitis is the second leading cause of death from infectious disease globally, according to the World Health Organisation (2024 report). Hepatitis NSW, the state’s peak hepatitis community organisation, is committed to achieving a world free of viral hepatitis by 2028. … Continued
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Friday, 5 July 2024 Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate viral hepatitis, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the epidemics. He spoke alongside Senators Louise Pratt and Dean Smith, Co-Chairs of Parliamentary Friends for ending HIV, STIs and Other Blood Borne Viruses, at Thursday’s federal parliamentary World … Continued
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Thailand’s Senate has approved a bill legalising same sex marriage in the South-East Asian country. A Monash expert is available to talk about what this means for LGBTIQA+ rights in the country. Professor Paula Gerber, Monash Faculty of Law Contact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu Read more of Professor Gerber’s commentary at Monash … Continued
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A new initiative aimed at improving inclusivity and safety has been introduced in the heart of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ communities. A collective of bars and pubs on Oxford Street have come together in a united front against homophobia and transphobia by encouraging security across the precinct to wear PrideVis security vests. The PrideVis vests … Continued
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Media release | Friday, 17 May 2024 Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a timely reminder to advocate and take action for LGBTQIA+ rights across the world. Despite decades of progress on LGBTQIA+ rights in many countries, from decriminalisation to recognition of same-sex marriage, including in Australia, rights have … Continued
